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A fight at the NCA All-Star National Championship in Dallas led to panic and injuries as spectators tried to escape the chaotic situation caused by knocked-over poles. Despite reports of gunfire, police confirmed no shooting occurred, but a stampede ensued, resulting in at least 10 people sustaining bumps, bruises, and broken bones. Some performances were canceled, but the event resumed the next day, with some teams choosing to compete and showcasing the resilience and culture...

After the Eaton fire in Altadena, Seriina Covarrubias believed that two oak trees had saved her blue house on East Calaveras Street. Despite being tagged for removal by the Army Corps of Engineers, certified arborists deemed the healthy trees unnecessary to cut down. Covarrubias protested the removal, highlighting concerns over the premature cutting down of trees in the area by the Corps, sparking a community effort led by Altadena Green to preserve the town's iconic...

In India's Uttarakhand state, dozens of construction workers were rescued from metal containers after being buried by an avalanche, with eight fatalities and 46 survivors found in almost 60 hours of rescue operations. The workers, living in metal shelters, were able to survive due to sufficient oxygen until being dug out. The rescue efforts involved the Indian army, disaster response forces, and local administration, with many workers receiving treatment at hospitals following the incident. Full...

In January, President Trump threatened tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China for not doing enough to stop drugs and migrants from entering the U.S.; Canada and Mexico made efforts to toughen borders and avoid tariffs, while China did not, resulting in a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports. Chinese officials are cautious in negotiations with the U.S., seeking clarity on deal parameters and reliable channels of communication, while also expressing a willingness to work on...

Israel announced a halt to all goods and humanitarian aid entering Gaza following the end of the first phase of a cease-fire deal with Hamas, prompting criticism from the group. The move, aimed at pressuring Hamas to accept Israel's extension proposal, is likely to worsen the humanitarian situation in Gaza, already devastated by the 15-month war and facing shortages of essential goods. The decision also raises concerns about the fate of remaining hostages in Gaza...

Former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized his ex-national security advisor H.R. McMaster for "coddling" Russian President Vladimir Putin and urged less focus on Putin amid the war in Ukraine. Trump slammed McMaster as a "weak and totally ineffective loser" on Truth Social, after McMaster criticized Trump and Vice President JD Vance for pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The tension between the U.S. and Ukraine escalated during a meeting in the Oval Office, where Trump and...